The Great Canadian Skyline Thread! - Page 339

Martin Mtl · #**6761** Posted **Jan 29, 2011, 10:14 PM**

It's really cool to be able to see the Royal York Hotel in the skyline, like in that last pic. It instantly gives the skyline more soul.

Ramako · #**6762** Posted **Jan 30, 2011, 12:06 AM**

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It's really cool to be able to see the Royal York Hotel in the skyline, like in that last pic. It instantly gives the skyline more soul.

In that picture. also notice that Commerce Court North is clearly visible, though it's far more hemmed in than the Royal York.

North of 49 · #**6763** Posted **Jan 30, 2011, 1:27 AM**

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Have you guys been to Shanghai? It's a mega city and no I haven't been there but my sister has last year. She describes it as "endless urbanity." Apartment blocks after apartment blocks.

So I wouldn't compare Calgary to Shanghai.

As impressive as Calgary is for it's population. It's more comparable to some U.S cities such as Atlanta or LA. with their suburbs canvasing the downtown core. But Calgary is much more livable in my opinion.

The Chemist · #**6764** Posted **Jan 30, 2011, 2:32 AM**

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Originally Posted by North of 49

Have you guys been to Shanghai? It's a mega city and no I haven't been there but my sister has last year. She describes it as "endless urbanity." Apartment blocks after apartment blocks.

So I wouldn't compare Calgary to Shanghai.

As impressive as Calgary is for it's population. It's more comparable to some U.S cities such as Atlanta or LA. with their suburbs canvasing the downtown core. But Calgary is much more livable in my opinion.

I'm pretty sure he was being facetious.

There's nothing in Canada (certainly not Calgary, and not even Toronto) that comes even close to the Shanghai experience, in terms of urbanity, vibrancy, transit, skyline, etc, etc, etc.

vegeta_skyline · #**6765** Posted **Jan 30, 2011, 5:49 AM**

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I though I was looking at some European city there for a moment.

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Looks similar to the Pigott building in Hamilton.

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Reminds me of New York.

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Reminds me of Boston.

Nice set.

caltrane74 · #**6766** Posted **Jan 30, 2011, 8:03 PM**

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/aminazk/5389159075/sizes/l/in/photostream/

That gap on the left side of the picture needs to be filled with highrises, so that there is no break between fortyork/west harbour and downtown and cityplace.

Ramako · #**6767** Posted **Jan 30, 2011, 8:07 PM**

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That gap on the left side of the picture needs to be filled with highrises, so that there is no break between fortyork/west harbour and downtown and cityplace.

It will be. Parade II, 510 Bremner, Library Distract Condos and CityPlace: Quartz are all planned or U/C in that gap.

mr.John · #**6768** Posted **Jan 30, 2011, 8:33 PM**

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I'm pretty sure he was being facetious.

There's nothing in Canada (certainly not Calgary, and not even Toronto) that comes even close to the Shanghai experience, in terms of urbanity, vibrancy, transit, skyline, etc, etc, etc.

is one of your etc extreme poverty?

flar · #**6769** Posted **Jan 30, 2011, 9:05 PM**

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Was that taken from Port Dalhousie? I love the mirage-like view of Toronto from there.

From under the Skyway Bridge (Hamilton Beach Strip)

G.S MTL · #**6770** Posted **Jan 30, 2011, 9:49 PM**

wow! Montreal looks and feels so european...I love my city!!!

mr.John · #**6771** Posted **Jan 30, 2011, 10:18 PM**

More Montreal

Surrealplaces · #**6772** Posted **Jan 30, 2011, 10:47 PM**

Click on image for larger sizes

Pavlov · #**6773** Posted **Jan 30, 2011, 11:00 PM**

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is one of your etc extreme poverty?

Canada is wealthier than China. Congratulations.

SFUVancouver · #**6774** Posted **Jan 31, 2011, 12:28 AM**

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More Montreal

Great respect for the bike lane there. Bravo.

Pavlov · #**6775** Posted **Jan 31, 2011, 12:53 AM**

^ In fairness, it looks like there is sign which restricts parking at certain times, so perhaps its only a bike lane between 7 o'clock in the morning and 6 o'clock at night on weekdays or something like that?

AuxTown · #**6776** Posted **Jan 31, 2011, 3:29 AM**

Nice shot! The building on the left is Hotel le Crystal right? I stay there every time I am in Montreal. It's a little bit more expensive than the average hotel but the suites are top notch and the rooftop hot tub overlooking downtown and Mont Royal is well worth it!

http://www.hotellecrystal.com

harls · #**6777** Posted **Jan 31, 2011, 5:29 AM**

Excellent pics, Mr. John. You are an asset to this place, guy.

MolsonExport · #**6778** Posted **Jan 31, 2011, 2:16 PM**

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Any questions? I didn't think so

I got a question:
Can we have more?

The_Architect · #**6779** Posted **Jan 31, 2011, 3:35 PM**

Hamilton w/o Landmark Tower from the 403 coming down the mountain:

Tobyoby · #**6780** Posted **Jan 31, 2011, 7:39 PM**

The Bow
from flicker http://www.flickr.com/photos/m_d_v_c_a/